High-tech cameras catch recycling errors, prompt residents to improve habits
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has been successful in reducing the amount of contaminants placed in curbside recycling carts through a five-month pilot program.
The technology was able to detect when the wrong materials landed in recycling carts and let the resident know in real time. A report for next week's RDCO board meeting also suggests residents of the Central Okanagan are doing an "excellent job" with their recycling."The pilot findings also showed 35.6% of residents were considered 'learners,' meaning they received a postcard, they then changed their behaviour in subsequent recycling collections," the report states.
The top three contaminants identified in the pilot were flexible plastics, such as blue bags, wrappers, grocery bags, chip bags and wrappers , garbage, and Styrofoam .
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